Monday Memories - Using Studio J

Monday Memories ~
Simplicity (2011) and Balance (2012) are my “one little word(s)”.  These are the words I use to make decisions, to ground me, to help me be a better person.   They are also how I try to live my life.

I blogged a few weeks ago about using Studio J, today I want to share Studio J artwork with you. There are endless possibilities for creating scrapbook pages with Studio J.  Below is a sample from the Studio J Artwork Page

Someone asked me once why I scrapbook -

The answer is simple.  When my mother died, my sisters and I had shoe-boxes full of pictures.  Some we could guess at but others we had no way of knowing who the people in the pictures were or where they were taken.  -

I scrapbook so that my children and my grandchildren do not have boxes of pictures without memories

Happy Monday

~ Connie ~




Simplicity and Balance in Scrapbooking with Studio J

It has been a while since I sat down and wrote about my life.  I ended last year working on simplifying life - I started this year striving to find balance in my life.

So far, not so good - life is busy.  Sometimes the joy from staying busy is being able to share the busy time with The Big Man.

Well tonight the Big Man is away for work - so I took the night off from work or volunteer activities to scrapbook.  I know I have said it before but digital scrapbooking that comes in a box and fits into my traditional scrapbooks is awesome.

I used Studio J from Close To My Heart to create these layouts.

Angel and Oreo - Our Texas Babies

Bobby - a.k.a B.O.B - the Bum of Blytheville

April Ash - Lucky Dog

Paco Joe - Mom's Boy

  Spending time documenting the blessings in my life is about simplicity and balance -  

I have found a new passion - Digital Scrapbooking.  Close to My Heart (CTMH) has an awsome product ~ Studio J.  I created three layouts in 30 minutes. 

Studio J is online design software that allows users to create custom-printed two-page layouts for 12" x 12" albums. There is no software to purchase and install; instead, simply log in to Studio J and start designing your layouts. You can create and immediately purchase your layouts, or you can save them for later completion and purchase.

My life is busy—it is fraught with crazy schedules and demands, but also joy and wonder. I taking more and more digital photos, but preserving their memories less and less. I have the photos; I want the scrapbooks. Ultimately, I needed a solution that brings everything together in real time. Studio J is the answer: It helps me turn my photos into long-lasting memories—more quickly than you could imagine.

If you want to learn more about Studio J - email me (scrapbookwife@yahoo.com) or visit my online CTMH store @ http://scrapbookwife.ctmh.com/

~  Connie ~

Earrings, Miche Bag, Ready to Scrapbook

I haven't had much time to blog - work, charitable clinic, grad school, and family have filled my every waking moment. 

I am so upset with the U.S. Postal service. I finished recipe cards for a swap and got them in the mail at the last minute only for the U.S. Postal service to loose them.   I feel really bad - I am not a slacker.  I am remaking the cards this weekend and resending them along with the November recipe cards.

I am loving having a semi-new space to scrapbook.  I found several Close-to-My-Heart paper and stamp sets I forgot I had.  Don't you love finding something you forgot you had?  It is like Christmas.

Speaking of Christmas, anyone want to make a recipe scrapbook of family recipes for family members? If so, send me an email. I can help you get started.

I am blessed. I can't find the words to explain how I feel.  I have a perfect spouse, wonderful children, the opportunity to be loved by 13 four-legged babies, and perfect grandsons. 

This week I opened my new business as an Independent Consultant for BambooPink.  BambooPink is a new jewelry line. BambooPink has a fun, fresh look! It's classy, elegant and stylish jewelry, but now it's easier than ever to shop online. We are all busy, so shopping online is what I do best. Check out the holiday collection for your favorite rings and earrings, necklaces and bracelets, charms and pendants.

To finish my wardrobe I always want my purse (handbag) to match my shoes and outfit.  I also opened my second business line as an Independent Consultant for Miche Bags.  

Miche Bag solves the problem with how to accessorize your wardrobe. Now it's easy...one purse and magnetic shells to change the look of your purse and match your wardrobe in a matter of seconds! With Miche you can change your handles from short to long to adjustable or chain handles. There are over 30 shells to choose from and NEW ones releasing every month! Email me for information on how you can earn free jewelry or purses - right from the comfort of your home.
~ Connie ~

P.S. Check back tomorrow to see how the first day of a new training plan for a half-marathon goes.

A Great Day

What is a Great Day - A 10 mile bike ride with your best friend who just happens to be your husband to Starbucks. A couple of hours in the pool followed by a nap and then a three mile run...and an evening of scrapbooking with friends. Call it a mini-vacation. I need a day like this every week.

Happy 4th of July.

Happy 4th of July
Every day we have a blessing. Here I sit on the couch a little dog on each side and my buddy - Sir Duke at my feet (picture).

We had friends to our house for lunch - it was fun to cook for others. Cooking is something I have not done for a while. It felt great to be in the kitchen.

I spent time on Thursday scrapbooking after having an emotional day with youngest son. Scrapbooking helps me see life from many views. I can look at a picture and see how much my family loves and supports each other. I can look at a picture and remember the issues going at that moment. No family is without issues at some time or the other - The secret is to focus on the positive and overlook the negative.

DH and I rode bikes this morning - what a great morning to ride the weather was perfect and not much traffic. DH legs were getting tired - I shared my secret for getting through a ride or a run when I feel like I can't finish - I am riding or running because someday I will not be able to - there are many who can not - push a little more and enjoy the pain while you can.... Still trying to talk DH into a 30 mile bike ride.